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Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team [Hardcover]

Lori J. Batcheller (Author)
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"A must read for anyone interested in learning about the exciting and rewarding sport of disabled skiing." -- Hal O'Leary, Founder and Director, National Sports Center for the Disabled At Winter Park.

"An enjoyable read and comprehensive resource for anyone with an interest in disabled alpine skiing. This book covers it all." -- Christopher Reeve, Chairman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation

"An important resource that chronicles the developing history of disabled skiing and adaptive ski equipment in the United States." -- Jeff Leich, Executive Director, New England Ski Museum

"Finally, a book that captures the rewarding journey of becoming an elite disabled ski racer." -- Ewald Zirbisegger, Head Coach, United States Disabled Ski Team

Ms. Batcheller brings us the inspiring stories of courage and spirit that make the US Disabled Ski Team #1. -- Kathy Kroll, Paramus New Jersey --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Alpine Achievement is the first and only book to fully cover the sport of disabled alpine skiing—a sport that offers people with disabilities an opportunity to gain mastery over their bodies and enjoy the thrill and excitement of skiing alongside their able-bodied counterparts.

The book chronicles the history of disabled skiing from its beginnings in post World War II Europe to its current status as both a recreational and elite competitive sport. The reader will learn how members of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team overcame their physical disabilities to become elite athletes on the number one disabled ski team in the world. The author also covers the evolution of adaptive equipment and the scoring and classification system used in disabled ski racing.

Combined with an extensive appendix listing ski areas offering adaptive skiing, equipment manufacturers, and resources, Alpine Achievement is a must read for ski enthusiasts, rehab professionals, people with disabilities, and anyone interested in supporting disabled skiing as a volunteer, spectator, or behind-the-scenes fan.

A portion of every sale directly supports a member of the USDST. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Can Do book........ Yes!!!! 10 stars, Dec 9 2002
This review is from: Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team (Paperback)
Hope people don't assume this is a book ONLY for those who are disabled, because it isn't. And shy 200 pages it packs a lot of information into the pages. Everything from the history of disabled skiing, to the evolution of equipment that the skier uses.

Then there is the sections on skiing blind, above the knee amputees, arm amputees, those who ski mono and those who want to do so for pleasure as well as competition. It also talks about NASTAR , which is the acronym for the National Standard Race and is the largest public recreational grassroots ski race program in the world, developed in 1968.

This year over 100 ski area courses are scheduled to have meets.

On page 105 the author notes (and I agree) "Anyone who enjoys skiing knows the pleasure that comes from being out in fresh mountain air, viewing the surrounding landscape from ski lifts and mountaintops, and the feeling of wind brushing across your face as you glide across the snow covered hillside. Skiing also improves strength, endurance and balance, which is especially beneficial for people with disabilities."

There is a healthy size glossary of terms at the back of the book along with pages 141-178 dedicated to names, addresses and other contacts for ski areas in all ski states. As well as information on how to get involved.

This is a book I am getting my library since I want more people from my community to know that just because they or a family member or friend is in a wheel chair or otherwise disabled doesn't mean they cant take part in winter sports!

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4.0 out of 5 stars a book about heroes, Nov 14 2002
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Rebecca Brown "rebeccasreads" (Clallam Bay, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team (Hardcover)
First time author Lori J. Batcheller has worked up an eminently readable history book & catalogue of the who, why, what, when & how of Disabled Skiing.

From how Disabled Skiing got it start after WWII to the legends in the sport, athletes, coaches, sponsors & supporting staff, to classifications & training schedules, this book covers it all.

ALPINE ACHIEVEMENT is an exciting, exhilarating, informative edition to your sports library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The story of the courage and spirit of the Disabled Ski Team, Nov 9 2002
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Joseph H Pierre "Joe Pierre" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team (Paperback)


This is the story of the often unbelievable feats, courage and spirit of the United States Disabled Olympic Ski Team. It is a comprehensive history of those diasabled persons who have overcome and adjusted to obstacles of great magnitude, and become first rate athletes. An enjoyable read and a resource for anyone who is interested in, or wants to know more about, the necessary adjustments required of a blind skiier, for example, or a one-legged person--as well as the history of disabled skiing; chronicling its beginnings from shortly after WWII to the present.

Read about the prosthetic and adaptive equipment made available by various equipment manufacturers, as well as the efforts of rehabilitation professionals and volunteers.

This is a well-written account, easily worth five stars.

Joseph Pierre

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